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K-pop star Mark of NCT in the music video for his single '1999.' Screenshot from video on SMTOWN's YouTube channel

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WATCH: NCT’s Mark time travels in ‘1999’ MV

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<div><img src="https://od2-image-api.abs-cbn.com/prod/editorImage/1744017137545vlcsnap-2025-04-07-17h12m03s455.png" style="width:950px" class="fr-fic fr-dib"/>K-pop star Mark of NCT in the music video for his single &#x27;1999.&#x27; Screenshot from video on SMTOWN&#x27;s YouTube channel</div>Mark Lee, a member of K-pop megaband NCT, released Monday his highly anticipated first full-length album, &quot;The Firstfruit,&quot; following months of delay to ensure the record&#x27;s quality.The Korean-Canadian artist said the album is &quot;based on my life,&quot; according to a <a href="https://www.koreaherald.com/article/10459579">report</a> by the Korea Herald.The album features 13 tracks, with &quot;1999&quot; leading the package, a nod to the 25-year-old idol’s birth year.<div><iframe width="640" height="360" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/c6PeWqj-moU?&amp;wmode=opaque&amp;rel=0" frameBorder="0" allowfullscreen="" class="fr-draggable"></iframe></div>The music video for &quot;1999&quot; portrays Mark as a time traveler journeying back to the titular year.The album also includes &quot;200,&quot; &quot;Fraktsiya&quot; (featuring rapper Lee Youngji), and &quot;+82 Pressin&#x27;&quot; (featuring fellow NCT member Haechan) — singles Mark had released prior to the album&#x27;s drop.<div><a href="https://www.abs-cbn.com/entertainment/showbiz/music/2024/12/16/watch-ncts-mark-shows-off-rap-skills-in-fraktsiya-with-lee-young-ji-1724">WATCH: NCT&#x27;s Mark shows off rap skills in &#x27;Fraktsiya&#x27; with Lee Young-ji </a></div>The album was initially scheduled for release in February but was pushed back to April to &quot;ensure better quality,&quot; according to <a href="https://koreajoongangdaily.joins.com/news/2024-12-11/entertainment/kpop/NCTs-Mark-delays-solo-album-release-to-ensure-better-quality-/2197869">a Korea JoongAng Daily report</a>, citing a statement from label SM Entertainment.Mark debuted in the K-pop scene in 2016 as one of the first five members of NCT, introduced through their single &quot;The 7th Sense.&quot; The group, which has since grown to include over 20 members, performs under various sub-units. Mark, in particular, is a part of the Seoul-based team <a href="https://www.abs-cbn.com/entertainment/01/23/24/nct-127-pinoy-fans-make-unforgettable-memories-in-bulacan-concert">NCT 127</a> and the youth concept-focused <a href="https://www.abs-cbn.com/entertainment/2024/8/14/nct-dream-wraps-up-asia-tour-with-amazing-manila-crowd-1350">NCT Dream</a>.In 2020, Mark was also launched as a member of SuperM, a supergroup composed of members from SM Entertainment&#x27;s various boy bands.

Mark Lee, a member of K-pop megaband NCT, released his highly anticipated debut album 'The Firstfruit.'

Mark Lee, a member of K-pop megaband NCT, released his highly anticipated debut album 'The Firstfruit.'

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WATCH: NCT’s Mark time travels in ‘1999’ MV for 1st solo album

Jaehwa Bernardo,

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Published April 07, 2025 05:19 PM PHT

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